Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mission Viejo, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Mission Viejo, CA

Rent prices in Mission Viejo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,902, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo run $2,570 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,184.


Studio	$2,295	No Change	2%
1 bedroom	$2,535	1%	5%
2 bedroom	$3,186	5%	12%
3 bedroom	$4,987	7%	57%
4 bedroom	$5,950	4%	13%

		Listings
Califia	$3,179
Canyon Estates	$2,950
Coronado	$3,575
Mission Sunrise	$2,780
Pacific Knolls	$3,186
Painted Trails	$2,982
Palmia	$2,979
Pinecrest	$2,805
Quail Run	$3,365
Stoneridge	$2,825


Apartments	$2,902	3%	No Change
Condos	$3,350	16%	No Change
Houses	$5,200	9%	No Change
Rooms	$1,200	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,186

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,987

Last 30 days

Last year

57%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Viejo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mission Viejo, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission Viejo

Median rent price$3,448

81%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995

58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Viejo, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mission Viejo

One private room for rent situated in Gate community of Mission Viejo

23195 Mesto, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

17h ago

House for rent in Mission Viejo

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

26191 La Real, Unit 26191 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Very good

26191 La Real, Unit 26191

26191 La Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

3D tour

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Mission Viejo

23322 La Mar #C, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mission Viejo

Secluded corner unit with upstairs and downstairs

23356 La Mar #C, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

1d ago

Condo for rent in Mission Viejo

27836 Emerald, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mission Viejo

154 California Ct, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mission Viejo

2 beds

2 baths

$2,965

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Frequently asked questions for Mission Viejo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Viejo rental market.

How much is rent in Mission Viejo?

The average rent in Mission Viejo is $3,448 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Viejo?

Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Mission Viejo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission Viejo is 81% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,548 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mission Viejo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo are Mission Sunrise ($2,780/mo), Pinecrest ($2,805/mo), and Stoneridge ($2,825/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Viejo?

To comfortably afford rent in Mission Viejo, you'd need to earn approximately $138,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mission Viejo?

January offers the best rental deals in Mission Viejo, with rents approximately 14% lower than October's peak prices. February and April see the highest competition, while November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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